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R189 ATR

1998 Chevrolet Pick Up

Blue Diesel 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,134 mi
Last recorded57,134 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Pick Up112,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 ATR
MakeChevrolet
ModelPick Up
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 57,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2025 55,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2024 54,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 152,306 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 13 May 2020 150,501 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 13 May 2020 150,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

patches of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2019 149,682 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 149,222 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 148,686 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 145,592 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 141,671 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 135,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 134,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished,advise replace soon

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 129,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 128,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 120,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 119,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 100,793 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY WEAKER THAN NEARSIDE REAR

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED SLIGHTLY

Pass 29 Oct 2010 100,793 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY WEAKER THAN NEARSIDE REAR

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED SLIGHTLY

Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,561 miles

number plate lamp damaged

slight play steering

some tyres cracking side walls

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,365 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Pick Up?

Based on 2,804 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,786
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 84
fog lamp not working 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
position lamp(s) not working 50
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R189 ATR is a 1998 Chevrolet Pick Up in Blue with a 5,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 112,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Pick Up fails its MOT is leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R189 ATR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Chevrolet Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R189 ATR is a 1998 Chevrolet Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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